Landmarks

Entry Tickets to Galata Tower with Optional Audio Guide

Portrait of beautiful mother and son tourists with view of Galata tower in Beyoglu, Istanbul

Visitors exploring the interior of Galata Tower, Istanbul, with historical architecture and panoramic windows.

Istanbul skyline view from Galata Tower, featuring Bosphorus Strait and historic cityscape.

A female tourist standing on Galata tower bridge

Bask in unparalleled panoramic views of Istanbul and marvel at the beauty of Galata Tower with a high-speed elevator ride to the lookout platform!

Highlights

Take an elevator up the Galata Tower, originally a watchtower, now an interesting museum with space for exhibitions about Turkish history.
Revel in the panoramic vista of the city and witness the Topkapi Palace, the Hagia Sophia, and the Suleymaniye Mosque from atop the tower.
Walk down some of the oldest streets in the Galata quarter of Istanbul as you head to the seaside.
Upgrade your ticket to include an audio guide app and listen to fascinating facts and stories about the Galata Tower.
Did you know? There is a restaurant on top of the Galata Tower. Indulge in fancy Turkish delicacies at the Galata Restaurant.

Inclusions

Entry to Galata Tower
Express elevator to the lookout platform of the Galata Tower
Audio guide app (Optional)

Exclusions

Meals
Hotel transfers
Transport

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Anna

4/5

Nov, 2024

We bought the tickets online stanfing near the Galata tower and instantly proceeded to the entry point. Fast & convenient, no need for currency exchange

Janine

5/5

Nov, 2024

The pre-loaded audio was excellent and saved me around £8 extra buying earphones from the kiosk. The description leading up to the tower was great to listen to whilst in the queue. I would have liked the audio to tell me which window to look out of to see each of the historical sites below. Just saying "look north" meant nothing to me. So I had to walk around trying to find them.

Daniel

5/5

Oct, 2024

Onece you are in the atraccion,but something happen with the ticket I just text by wattsup and they resolve the problem in a minute. Best company to visit the atraccion

Ben

4/5

Oct, 2024

Great experience and amazing view at sunset. Easy to get into the tower with the pre-booked tickets which was great as the queue to buy tickets on the day was very long. Maybe on the more expensive side of what I would pay for this but you get an incredible view of the whole city. Definately go at sunrise/sunset if you can.

Archana

5/5

Sep, 2024

We had Buraq as our guide and he was amazing. He is a very knowledgable and energetic person who goes into the details of history while also speaking about contemporary events. We had a lovely experience. I would recommend this trip with a guide. Without a guide, the experience is just spaghetti without sauce.

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Your Experience

Gain panoramic views of Galata Tower

See one of the most iconic landmarks of Istanbul: The Galata Tower. This ginormous tower has been watching the city for over 6 centuries from this exact location and has become one of the most well-known symbols of the city. From the terrace, see one of the most - if not the most beautiful view of this stunning city, all of the historical peninsula, the Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Bosphorus Strait, the Bosphorus Bridge, the Marmara Sea, both European and Asian sides of Istanbul, Golden Horn and even the Prince Islands. Spend as much time as you want to take the most incredible pictures of Istanbul.

Operating hours

Basilica Cistern

Monday	09:00 AM - 10:00 PM	last entry 06:30 PM
Tuesday	09:00 AM - 10:00 PM	last entry 06:30 PM
Wednesday	09:00 AM - 10:00 PM	last entry 06:30 PM
Thursday	09:00 AM - 10:00 PM	last entry 06:30 PM
Friday	09:00 AM - 10:00 PM	last entry 06:30 PM
Saturday	09:00 AM - 10:00 PM	last entry 06:30 PM
Sunday	09:00 AM - 10:00 PM	last entry 06:30 PM

Galata Tower

Monday	08:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday	08:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday	08:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday	08:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday	08:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday	08:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday	08:30 AM - 11:00 PM

Know Before You Go

Important Information

Please note that there is mostly no internet or very little signal in the museum. Please download the Audio Guide App on your own smartphone before your visit.
Remember to bring your earphones.
Please check your voucher for the audio guide instructions.
Note: As of Nov 1, 2023, the Observation Terrace on the 8th floor will be closed due to restoration. Other floors can still be visited.

My tickets

Final confirmation and vouchers will be sent to you 1 day before the visit.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.